Diploma in Aromatherapy - Master Aromatherapist

This advanced Diploma program is an in-depth study of the science and art of aromatherapy. Students study essential oil materia medica including botanical information, identification, sources, historical uses, parts used, cultivation, harvesting, production, characteristics, active constituents, therapeutic actions, medicinal uses, evidence-based uses, household uses, and perfumery. Students also study anatomy and physiology including holistic clinical correlates covering a wide range of integrative health modalities from aromatherapy and herbal studies to nutrition and wellness protocols. Students also study aromatherapy chemistry and the steps to set up a business.

Highlights

Exceeds the curriculum requirements of the NAHA Level Two education standards

Meets the curriculum requirements of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists’ Advanced Practitioner Aromatherapy education standards

Qualify to sit the national registration exam with the Aromatherapy Registration Council and become a Registered Aromatherapist (RA)

ACHS Aromatherapy graduates have a five year (2012-2016) success rate of 100% on the Aromatherapy Registration Council National Exam leading to registration as a Registered Aromatherapist.

Locate information from state regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with local and state requirements

Educate others about appropriate holistic health protocols using essential oils to support and rebalance the body and restore wellness for general good health

Discuss aromatherapy, its history, use, and status of current research, including how to locate studies in peer-reviewed journals

Blend and administer essential oils safely

Discuss the Latin names, therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the 56 essential oils studied

Discuss the chemistry and pharmacology of the functional groups of essential oil constituents, their therapeutic actions and contraindications and precautions

Indicate when to refer individuals to their licensed healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment

Discuss and describe the body’s structure and function in a healthy state

Understand and identify the mechanical and biochemical changes caused by a variety of diseases or imbalances to be able to address system imbalances and provide education that individuals can use to restore wellness